The Duels That Shaped a Pre-Civil War Era
A survey of pre Civil War duels and near duels sparked by political disputes in Congress from 1854 to 1856. Breckinridge Cutting Brooks Sumner Green Pryor Potter Burlingame and others feature in duels or near duels over accusations insults and alleged manuscript alterations with several battles avoided by mediation or legal restraint. The piece links these incidents to broader tensions arising from the Kansas Nebraska Act and Congress debates.
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Cutting
New York
Breckinridge
Kentucky
Brooks-Sumner
Pryor-Potter
Washington
John C. Breckinridge
F. B. Cutting
National House of Representatives
Washington Union
Maurice
Colonel Hawkins
Silver Spring
Maryland
Francis F. Blair
Sumner
Massachusetts
Preston S. Brooks
South Carolina
Brooks
Senator Butler
Butler
Ile
England
Wendell Phillips
William Lloyd Garrison
Mr. Brooks
Benator Wilson
United States
Wilson
Anson Burlingame
China
Congress
Senate
Abel
Rts
Burlingame
House
Douglas
Titnois
Green
Missouri
Jim Green
Jefferson Davis
Bladensburg
Potter
Wisconsin
Pryor
Richmond
Generalander
Gander
Washington Post
How I Won My Chance as a Young Salesman
A young clerk rises from a stockroom post in a railway supply house to prove himself. He spots an unused inventory of old red lamp globes broken into cheap lanterns for contractors and gas utilities. By selling in small batches to contractors and utilities, he earns a steady profit, earns trust, and secures a salesman’s territory.
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Sle
System
Hat Raising Etiquette Across German and English Traditions
A London Chronicle note contrasts hat raising customs in Germany and England. It cites a German lady who felt slighted when Englishmen did not raise their hats, and an English guest who was judged suspicious for offering the inside of the pavement to his host's wife, illustrating etiquette pitfalls between cultures.
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Burlingame
Lana
Clifton House
Canada
Niagara Falls
Missouri
Germany
London Chronicle
Bulgaria's Work Scene in 19th Century Statistics
Bulgaria shows a harsh labor picture with 619 town workers including men women and children and very low wages. Average wages run about 20 cents for a twelve hour day for adults and 10 cents for children, with only around 15 percent earning a higher 25 cent daily rate, limited to skilled mechanics.
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Bulgaria
Inginan
The Clothesline Trick for Easy Dismantling
A simple home tip advises winding the Hue toward you rather than away during takedown to prevent kinked or twisted clotheslines and ensure a smooth wind.
Juvenile Smoking Warned by Doctors and Scientists
A group of physicians chemists and physiologists many of them smokers warn that smoking before maturity wastes nerve power and brain force and thus shortens life by weakening the brain center.
Submarine Coal Mines in Cape Breton Extend Outward
Northern Cape Breton coal mines are primarily submarine workings, some reaching a mile from shore. The extensive underwater coal seams present unique mining challenges and impact regional energy prospects.
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Cape Breton
Cunning Coyotes Patience and Peculiar Traits Revealed
A vivid Outing Magazine portrait of the coyote as a roaming neighbor and pest. It describes the animal’s wary approach to humans and clever probing of nearby camps, followed by bold thefts from saddles, pans, and boots as night falls.
Pointed Paragraphs From Atchison Globe
A witty editorial tone observes human nature and social behavior. It notes dogged patience with secrecy and the hush of youth gone by, urging independence while acknowledging public sentiment.
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Atchison Globe
The Muskellunge Name and Size Record
The Indian name for the muskellunge is esoxinasquinongy with varied spellings. The correct form in our language is muskel lunge, though many fishermen use muscallonge. Reported lengths reach seven and a half feet with weights up to ninety two pounds, surpassing tarpon and Pacific tuna in size.
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Canada
St. Lawrence
Great Lakes
Caribbean
Pacific
New York Press
Amusing Village Church Guide Confusion
A tale from London Strand about a village church guide whose roles shift as anecdotes reveal the mix of clergy and church staff. The guide recalls being called clerk, virgin, Christian, then clerk again as vicars change, highlighting misheard terms verger sacristan and sexton.
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London Strand
Neighbors Ask Quiet Plea Over Plano Play
A neighbor requests permission from a man to have his daughter refrain from playing on the plano for two weeks. The neighbor presses for the reason, and the man explains that his son hopes to get a good start with the fute.
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Plano
New York
Wonderful Ability and Confidence In Debate
A Milwaukee Sentinel excerpt praises a man for his compelling DT and persuasive ways. It notes his talent to convince others without direct confrontation, highlighting his understated yet effective manner. The quotation underscores the subject’s influence and temperate approach.
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Tie
Milwaukee Sentinel
Not Dancing Over Waste And A Girl In The Way
A London Tatler quip notes a young man declining dance due to waste and a girl interfering, a humorous reflection on obstacles to social engagement. The remark suggests broader applicability to failures in life and the social dance of courtship.
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Ufe
London
Kennedy laxative cough syrup promotes bowel movement
The product acts gently on the bowels and clears the system of coughs and colds. It promptly relieves inflammation of the throat and soothes irritation. Sold by Wm. F. Jung Kundz at 56 Stephenson.
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Kennedy
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson
Lady Gwendolin’s American Venture Ends in Surprise
Lady Gwendolin Piercey treads on American soil seeking rich husbands, but the journey yields no fortune and ends with an unexpected reunion at a wedding. Her friend Lucy Kennerly finds appeal in American business life, while Gwendolin faces a startling revelation as the groom turns out to be Mr. Mix, son of the factory president.
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Gwendolin Piercey
America
Gwendolin
England
Lucy Kennerly
Egypt
Sandy Gwendolin
Mix Manufacturing Company
Mix
Gwendo
Lucy
Lady Gwendolin
Miss Kennerly
Milas Kennerly
Hawoth
Porte Cochere
Flo
Mr. Fox
Cigendolhy
Bertils Wurley
Baby care ad promotes Cascasweet remedy
A local advertisement urges patience with peevish babies and recommends Cascasweet for stomach troubles. The product, described as non harmful, is sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz at 85 Stephenson St.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
B J Burdett Orders at Brown and Dollmeyer’s Store
B J Burdett places an order at Brown and Dollmeyer’s and offers a phone contact for arrangements. The brief notice records a purchase point and direct communication method.
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B.J. Burdett
Place Caner
Brown & Dollmeyer’s
Phone Ae
Harriet M. Burbank Teacher of Pisuo at Studio 33
Harriet M. Burbank listed as teacher for Pisuo at Studio 33 located on Grove Street. Hours indicated 9 to 4 daily.
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Harriet M. Burbank
Pisuo
Grove St
The Cyclone Explained In Simple Terms For All
An article describes cyclone formation as water rushing to a hollow center then spinning into a column. It explains warm humid air rising, the cycle expanding toward the poles, and the storm’s reach from oceans to coasts and forests, sometimes crossing to Europe.
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Tropics
Pole
Atlantic
Europe
St. Nicholas
The Odd Ad about Henry Plumley of Virginia City
Mark Twain quotes Henry Plumley from Virginia City in a tale of perseverance and revival after a disastrous fire. Plumley, once suspected of arson, was lynched then spared, jailed, and later reopened his collar factory after a dramatic return advertised by a brass band and a gilt chariot displaying a golden collar bearing a plea to stay loyal to the worn collar slogan.
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Mark Twain
Henry Plumley
Virginia City
Ife
Tie
Henry
Indianapolis Star
Old Glory Crest Flawed Heralded By Bladensburg Victory
The Chicago Record-Herald notes how an Irish officer, Moss, earned the title Ross of Bladensburg after winning the battle for Britain. His crest includes an inverted American flag with a broken shaft, symbolizing humiliation. The title is hereditary, currently held by a colonel of Irish fusiliers.
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Bladensburg
Moss
Ross of
Chicago Record-Herald
Metallic Metaphors and Metal Image Phrases
A New Orleans source quotes a metal lurgist praising metal based metaphors. It notes how common expressions use silver tongue golden mouth bronzed explorer iron will leaden feet and other metals to describe people and traits. The piece blends humor with linguistic observation about figurative speech.
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New Orleans
Mimes-Democrat
The Same or Another Murlett Question
A brief Washington Herald exchange centers on whether Murlett is seen and if she is married. One speaker confirms sighting and marriage status, while another prompts for clarification on repetition of the question.
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Murlett
Washington Lerald
Proverb Caution on Jumping into a Well Prowess
A proverb warns that Providence will not pull you from a well if you leap in. It suggests self reliance and caution in risky actions without relying on luck or divine intervention. The line reflects folk wisdom about personal responsibility and prudent choices.
Vacation Subscriptions Forwarding Notice
Subscribers to the Journal may have papers forwarded while they are away for summer by leaving their address at the office Call phone 23 for forward options Addresses will be changed as needed without extra charges Half the vacation pleasure comes from reading happenings at home
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Journal
Daily Journal Ad Rates Dropped to One Lucre a Week
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery at a reduced rate of one lucre per week, inviting readers to subscribe for home delivery across all city areas.
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Daily Journal
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Outing Magazine
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Swivt Specific CO
Atlanta
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F. A. Schulz
Schoeffel & Brokhausen
Eading Grocers
Galena
New
Burrell Brothers
Manitou
Clase
Chicago
Charlevoix
T Springs
Mackinac Island
Detroit
Buffalo
Duluth
Old Eastern
Illinois
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